This 2001 Southern Islands release features Butterfree as card number 9, bringing a classic Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon to your collection.
Butterfree
2001 • Pokémon • Southern Islands
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Description
As a Stage 2 Pokémon, it evolves from Metapod and brings a Grass typing to the battlefield with 80 Hit Points. The card was illustrated by Keiko Fukuyama, whose artwork defines the visual identity of this release. Collectors seeking to assemble the complete Southern Islands catalog often prioritize this card for its central position in the set sequence. The gameplay mechanics offer strategic depth, with attacks like Fly and Rainbow Powder providing various tactical options during play. For investors and hobbyists, acquiring individual cards from this era helps preserve the history of the franchise's early expansions. The product represents a tangible connection to the 2001 gaming landscape, appealing to those who value the original design language of the period. Whether you are focusing on set completion or individual card acquisition, this Butterfree entry serves as a foundational component for any serious Pokémon TCG archive.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Butterfree
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Keiko Fukuyama
Card Stock
English
80
Grass
Stage 2
Metapod
Fire ×2
Fighting -30
1
12
Card Text
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Attack: Fly (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Butterfree. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).
Attack: Rainbow Powder (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
The poison scales on its wings are waterproof, allowing this Pokémon to be active even on rainy days.